Start11: Cascading Folder in Taskbar?

Can I get cascading folders like Win10?

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Took the leap and upgraded to Win11. Faster, but of course MS has done everything they can to remove customized productivity enhancements. So thanks for Start11!

Question:

I keep a folder of shortcuts structured like so:

Root Folder is _shorcuts

Inside is a folder called MyDocs

Inside MyDocs are shortcuts to various Word docs. So a file might be _shortcuts/MyDocs/crocodoc.docx

When _shortcuts was pinned to taskbar in Win10, it had the capability to open a cascading menu where I could quickly quick get to the shortcuts within the various folders without having to open any folders. Can I replicate this with Start11?

Thanks.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Not sure about that one. However, I have forward your problem/question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

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Basj,
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Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Looking at my notes, the procedure was RMB on taskbar and choose /Toolbars/New Toolbar, then select the folder. It's not in Start11, but perhaps you would consider it?

Thanks.

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Still hoping we can get this functionality.

In the latest version of Start11, I can drag a folder over the taskbar and "Pin to Taskbar" message is displayed, but it doesn't show up in the taskbar.

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Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

The Toolbars option on the Windows 10 taskbar is not supported in Windows 11. However, another Forum member discovered a web site that shows how to pin a folder of file to the Windows 11 taskbar. https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-11-taskbar-pin-almost-anything/

Scroll down the page to "How to Pin a Folder to Windows 11 Taskbar." Pinning a file is the same procedure as pinning a folder.

There is also a free app on the Windows Store called "SystemTrayMenu" that provides a toolbar on the taskbar. It is very customizable. Just spend a little time experimenting with different settings.

Good Luck

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks for that.

The first trick doesn't do what I want. SystemTrayMenu is helpful. Not quite as efficient as the old system, but at least it works.

https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher is another app which can be used to tweak Win11 Start/Taskbar. It actually restores the function I'm requesting, but has issues w/the start menu.

It's amazing the length MS will go to to eliminate efficiency!